The novel is divided into two volumes
The first volume focuses on the story before and after his father gets married at the age of 21!
The next volume continues Xiao Lei's story from birth to 21 years old
In a remote village, Xiao Lei is a lonely left-behind child. His parents' figures are blurred in his memory, and he can only capture their parents' voices on the phone. Her mother, Lili, works hard outside, but unfortunately she is married to a gambling-minded son-in-law.
Xiaolei's grandparents are from the traditional older generation. They got married after being introduced to each other and lived a rough and tumble life. They often quarreled, and the sound of clattering pots and pans and yelling became commonplace. Grandpa lost control when he was drunk, and grandma was not to be outdone. The noise between the two spread throughout the streets.
Xiao Lei, who was originally lively and cheerful, in this environment full of quarrels and depression, his smile gradually disappeared, his personality became introverted, he learned to watch people's emotions, and became taciturn. He endured all this silently, longing for warmth and peace deep in his heart, but he could only wait for the turning point of fate in loneliness.